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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.39, 372.51 and 207.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.39, 372.51 and 207.52 is: 311.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.39 : 372.51 = 207.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.39/372.51 = 207.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.39x = 372.51 × 207.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.39x = 77,303.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,303.28/248.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.22

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